Pics of your pride & joy before and after - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**KevsClassics** · 02-20-2009, 12:33 AM

My son Jesse put this slide show together for me. Now you guys can see what my Blazer looked like when I bought it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RL5aY20GKvg

Post Your Before & After pics

**SactoJim** · 02-20-2009, 12:44 AM

Very cool Kevin.

**SactoJim** · 02-20-2009, 12:50 AM

Here's mine.....

**LEEVON** · 02-20-2009, 01:14 AM

67ChevyRedneck · 02-20-2009, 01:20 AM

Mine

gcburdic · 02-20-2009, 08:30 AM

Kev...that video was cool!!....here's mine!!

68Stepbed · 02-20-2009, 09:10 AM

Before:

After:

Yeah, Yeah, I know. Pictures did it alot of justice in the before shots. It did have it's issues though. It was better to take care of them then instead of waitning till it got real bad.

big_al_71 · 02-20-2009, 11:39 AM

Here are some of mine the work was completed in three months to where it is at today...
Old 307
New sb 406
man to auto
added a/c
repainted parts of the truck
redid complete interior
new wheels and undercarriage replaced everything in the suspension and rear end
added front and rear sway bars
new lites everywhere

vectorit · 02-20-2009, 12:05 PM

Here is my 68 K20 burb.
When my pop gave it to me in 1993, she was sitting in an avocado grove on a fast track to rotting away. Started the restoration in 1994 - still not "finished" but has come a long way.

**steelhorse** · 02-20-2009, 12:23 PM

These are some nice looking rides.Makes me want to get back to work on mine.

kyull67 · 02-20-2009, 01:48 PM

here's mine

my67chevytruck · 02-20-2009, 01:49 PM

nice trucks guys....

72BlckButy · 02-20-2009, 03:23 PM

kyull67, I still can't believe how that thing turned out and for the budget.... totally awesome!

kyull67 · 02-20-2009, 05:06 PM

Thanks!

daveo68 · 02-20-2009, 05:14 PM

Here is mine
Before and After

68 short step · 02-20-2009, 07:04 PM

awsome trucks so far, some i thought the before pic was great looking...
heres mine

jimmydiesel · 02-20-2009, 08:24 PM

Mine

pumpgas · 02-20-2009, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SactoJim

Here's mine.....

Whats the specs on the wheel tire combo on the yellow truck?

thirdstreettito · 02-20-2009, 08:51 PM

Nice rides guys! Kev your Blazer looked real sweet with the vette rallys!

BigSky71 · 02-21-2009, 03:38 PM

From a worn out DD to a pampered toy.

kyull67 · 02-21-2009, 04:04 PM

awesome

tcb-1 · 02-21-2009, 04:11 PM

this thread should be very encouraging to folks. all of these trucks have come a long, long way.... and now they are beauties!!

Bob 68327 · 02-21-2009, 04:30 PM

Not shiney yet but it has come along ways !! Bob

Ace in the hole · 02-21-2009, 04:34 PM

Mine

38chevyhotrod · 02-21-2009, 04:43 PM

02-20-2009, 12:44 AM	#2
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: Pics of your pride & joy before and after Very cool Kevin. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

02-20-2009, 12:50 AM	#3
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: Pics of your pride & joy before and after Here's mine..... Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

02-20-2009, 01:14 AM	#4
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Pics of your pride & joy before and after __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

02-20-2009, 01:20 AM	#5
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Pics of your pride & joy before and after Mine __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 02-20-2009 at 01:21 AM.

02-20-2009, 08:30 AM	#6
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Pics of your pride & joy before and after Kev...that video was cool!!....here's mine!! Attached Images __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

02-20-2009, 09:10 AM	#7
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Pics of your pride & joy before and after Before: After: Yeah, Yeah, I know. Pictures did it alot of justice in the before shots. It did have it's issues though. It was better to take care of them then instead of waitning till it got real bad. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

02-20-2009, 11:39 AM	#8
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Pics of your pride & joy before and after Here are some of mine the work was completed in three months to where it is at today... Old 307 New sb 406 man to auto added a/c repainted parts of the truck redid complete interior new wheels and undercarriage replaced everything in the suspension and rear end added front and rear sway bars new lites everywhere Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

02-20-2009, 12:05 PM	#9
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Pics of your pride & joy before and after Here is my 68 K20 burb. When my pop gave it to me in 1993, she was sitting in an avocado grove on a fast track to rotting away. Started the restoration in 1994 - still not "finished" but has come a long way. Attached Images __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU Last edited by vectorit; 07-05-2010 at 09:31 PM.

02-20-2009, 12:23 PM	#10
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: Pics of your pride & joy before and after These are some nice looking rides.Makes me want to get back to work on mine.

02-20-2009, 01:48 PM	#11
kyull67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield/Kansas City Posts: 1,842	Re: Pics of your pride & joy before and after here's mine Attached Images __________________ The first '67 The current '67 '63 Biscayne

02-20-2009, 01:49 PM	#12
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Pics of your pride & joy before and after nice trucks guys.... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

02-20-2009, 03:23 PM	#13
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Pics of your pride & joy before and after kyull67, I still can't believe how that thing turned out and for the budget.... totally awesome! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

02-20-2009, 05:06 PM	#14
kyull67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield/Kansas City Posts: 1,842	Re: Pics of your pride & joy before and after Thanks! __________________ The first '67 The current '67 '63 Biscayne

02-20-2009, 05:14 PM	#15
daveo68 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington,NC Posts: 503	Re: Pics of your pride & joy before and after Here is mine Before and After Attached Images __________________ 68 C-10 Custom LWB 307 V8 Lexington,NC davideowens@lexcominc.net God Bless America

02-20-2009, 07:04 PM	#16
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02-20-2009, 08:24 PM	#17
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thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Pics of your pride & joy before and after Nice rides guys! Kev your Blazer looked real sweet with the vette rallys! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

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02-21-2009, 04:04 PM	#21
kyull67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield/Kansas City Posts: 1,842	Re: Pics of your pride & joy before and after awesome __________________ The first '67 The current '67 '63 Biscayne

02-21-2009, 04:11 PM	#22
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Pics of your pride & joy before and after this thread should be very encouraging to folks. all of these trucks have come a long, long way.... and now they are beauties!! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

02-21-2009, 04:30 PM	#23
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